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Elliot Lake woman accused of threatening people and property

OPP arrested a suspect on Hillside Drive North Saturday
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An Elliot Lake woman is facing charges of uttering threats after an incident last week.

Ontario Provincial Police were told a woman went to an apartment on Willoughby Road last Sunday, May 26, and threatened to physically harm a complainant and a friend.

They allege she also threatened to burn down the apartment building.

OPP arrested a suspect on Hillside Drive North Saturday.

Paulina Mews, 46, was charged with:

  • Uttering Threats - cause death or bodily harm
  • Uttering Threats - damage to property

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.